nounπShareIn humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank."Penny was wearing a miniskirt, so she skinned her exposed knees when she fell."anatomybodyphysiologyorganhumanpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in humans."The veterinarian examined the horse's knees to check for any injuries. "animalanatomybiologyphysiologybodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a garment that covers the knee."The new dress had beautiful embroidery on the knees. "wearbodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent."The carpenter used knees to strengthen the corner of the wooden shed, making it more resistant to wind. "nauticalpartstructurematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of kneeling, especially to show respect or courtesy."To make a knee."bodyactionritualreligioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny knee-shaped item or sharp angle in a line; an inflection point."the knee of a graph"partstructureanatomybodyappearanceitempointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blow made with the knee; a kneeing."The referee called a foul after the player delivered a knees to his opponent's stomach. "bodypartactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kneel to."1605: I could as well be brought / To knee his throne and, squire-like, pension beg / To keep base life afoot. β William Shakespeare, King Lear II.ii"bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo poke or strike with the knee."During the self-defense class, the instructor demonstrated how to knees an attacker in the groin. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move on the knees; to use the knees to move."The toddler knees across the living room floor to reach his toy. "bodyactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading